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BIG 5186

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

199,822 mi
Last recorded199,822 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5186
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 199,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 199,245 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 198,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 197,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 195,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 193,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 191,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 187,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 183,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 179,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 179,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 178,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 174,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 119,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 114,674 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advised n/s oil seal

Fail 31 Jan 2009 114,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advised n/s oil seal

Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,944 miles

osf shock mounting corroded shock not insicure

osr chassis corroded outside 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,228 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BIG 5186 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 5186, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BIG 5186 registered?

BIG 5186 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BIG 5186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5186 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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